Question

A cricket player moves his hand backward on catching a fast moving ball

Answer 1

because it applies a great pressure on the player's hand which is uncontolable by his hand

Answer 2

Answer:

By doing so, the fielder increases the time during which the high velocity of moving ball decreases to zero. Thus, the acceleration of ball is decreased and therefore the impact of catching the fast moving ball is reduced.

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